Health Legislation

The Namibian Constitution was adopted in 1990 and amended in 1998, 2010 and 2014. The Constitution of Namibia is the supreme law of the country, it establishes state principles, defines the separation of powers in the state, defines rights and freedoms, etc. It consists of 148 articles that are grouped into 21 Chapters that are supplemented by 8 schedules.

The Constitution was adopted in 1972 and modified in 1996 and 2008. It includes 69 articles addressing among other things, The State and the Sovereignty, the different institutions (including executive, legislative and judiciary powers), international relations and constitutional revision.